ammonolyzed
|am-mon-o-lyzed|
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/əˈmɒnəˌlaɪzd/
(ammonolyze)
chemical reaction with ammonia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonolyze' originates from the combination of 'ammonia' and the suffix '-lyze', which is used to form verbs indicating a process or action.
Historical Evolution
'ammonolyze' was formed in modern English by combining 'ammonia' with the suffix '-lyze', following the pattern of similar scientific terms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to treat with ammonia', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat or react with ammonia or an ammonia derivative.
The compound was ammonolyzed to form a new product.
Synonyms
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